Alec Etheredge, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Column: Spain Park playoff decision shines light on another change needed for AHSAA

As the baseball playoffs get underway, it’s a shame that it starts with a black cloud. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:05 am

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Education Foundation shares $38K with teachers, raises more money through new promotion

One month after sharing more than $38,000 with local teachers across the Shelby County School system, the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation was back at ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:48 pm

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Spain Park finishes off sweep of Chelsea to clinch playoff spot

In a chaotic scramble for the postseason during the final week of area play in Class 7A, Area 6, the Spain Park Jaguars put together ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:49 pm

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Thompson sweeps Hoover to claim area championship, home playoff game

Entering their area series finale with rival Hoover, the Thompson Warriors needed at least one win to have a shot at the playoffs. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, April 18, 2024 8:29 pm

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Spain Park’s Chris Laatsch taking over as Orange Beach basketball coach

Following a memorable 26 years as a head coach in Shelby County, Chris Laatsch will now tackle a new challenge after accepting his first coaching ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:18 pm

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Shelby County’s Healthcare Professionals of the Year named at reception

The Shelby County Chamber hosted its annual Healthcare Professionals of the Year event on Wednesday, March 20, bringing together the top healthcare employees across Shelby ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:59 am

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PROFILE: Keeping you informed: Local school PR officials play integral role

At her mother-in-law’s house shortly after the loss of her husband in late March 2023, emotions raced through Nicole Knights veins as she tried to ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:19 pm

Calera

PROFILE: Serving her purpose: Sara Harris inspires students, staff at Calera Elementary School

Standing front and center in her classroom with a room full of students wide-eyed in anticipation, Calera first grade teacher Sara Harris breaks out in ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:18 pm

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State, county vote against Amendment 1 on Primary ballot

The state of Alabama turned down Amendment 1 on the Tuesday, March 5, primary ballot in a tight decision that split much of the state. Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:54 am

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Trump, Biden take Alabama primaries, plus other statewide results from Tuesday’s election

With 793,275 ballots cast statewide on Tuesday, March 5 during the primary election, Alabama voters made their voices heard across the state in many different ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:45 am

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Annual Showcase of Schools highlights success in the classroom

Leaning over to get a better look, Oak Mountain Principal Andrew Gunn and Alabama State Teacher of the Year Jeff Norris both listened intently as ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Friday, February 23, 2024 7:03 am

Helena

WATCH: Helena advances to first Final Four in school history

The Helena Huskies overcame a 10-point deficit in the first half and a three-point deficit at the halftime break to take down McAdory 61-52 on ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 9:45 pm

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Thompson’s season ends with loss to Hoover in Elite Eight

Despite the successful run they put together during a historic season, the Thompson Warriors were focused on one thing after falling to Hoover 77-53 in ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 9:36 pm

Helena

A surreal moment: Helena advances to first Final Four in school history

Trailing by as many as 10 points in the first half and by nine as late as 2:12 left in the second quarter, the Helena ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 3:18 pm

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WATCH: Thompson reaches Elite Eight with win over James Clemens

The Thompson Warriors are headed to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2013 after a 20-point win against James Clemens on Wednesday, Feb. ... Read more

by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 1:32 pm

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